December 7, 2026
Celebrate the season at the 12th annual Visit Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting featuring a towering 67-foot Christmas tree illuminated by more than half a million lights. Enjoy live music and holiday performances, dancers from Long Beach Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” free holiday train rides, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Explore giant holiday photo ops, grab seasonal treats from food trucks, and stick around for falling snow and a fireworks finale. Guests are also encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Long Beach Fire Department’s Spark of Love Toy Drive.
Admission: FREE! Tickets are required for entry and will be released in weekly batches beginning November 9, with a limit of four tickets per person.
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